Burdock Root (bardana): para qué sirve, cómo se toma y cuál elegir

Burdock root, in Spanish, is bardana: the root of the Arctium lappa plant. Many people search for it by its English name and cannot find a page that explains it clearly. Here we tell you what it is, what else it is called and the forms it is sold in.

What it is

Burdock is a plant from the daisy family (Asteraceae), the same family as chamomile. The root is what is used, not the flower.

In Japan the root is eaten as a vegetable, cooked, and it is called gobo.

Its other names

• Burdock root: its English name.
• Bardana or lampazo: in Spanish.
• Gobo: in Japanese cooking.
• Arctium lappa: the scientific name, the one you will see on the label.

They are the same root. What changes is the form it is sold in and its concentration.

What the root contains

Burdock root contains inulin, a type of soluble fiber.

The forms it is sold in

• Tea: the dried root, in tea bags. It is made like any herbal tea, has an earthy taste and has no caffeine.
• Liquid extract (drops): more concentrated. Some come alcohol-free, in vegetable glycerin.
• Capsules: the powdered root.

How to choose

• Look for the name: the label should say Arctium lappa or burdock root.
• Check whether it is alone or in a blend: some products combine it with other herbs. If you want only burdock, it should be the only ingredient.
• Choose the form that is most convenient for you: tea if you like having a cup, drops or capsules if you prefer something quick.

For your cup of tea

If you enjoy herbal teas, all the ones we carry are in Tea and Infusions.

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